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VK05 YJL

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,601 mi
Last recorded144,601 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YJL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 144,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 136,170 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 130,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2022 128,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 128,295 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 111,778 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 109,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear pattern on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 105,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear pattern on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 100,295 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 100,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2017 97,885 miles

Oil residue on o/s of engine under bonnet

Fail 16 May 2017 97,885 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil residue on o/s of engine under bonnet

Pass 18 May 2016 93,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre has puncture bolt in tyre

Fail 12 May 2016 93,572 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has puncture bolt in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 84,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,631 miles

Small puncture in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2012 74,589 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Small puncture in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,176 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 39,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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VK05 YJL is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 84,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 YJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 YJL registered?

VK05 YJL is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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